The National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) is set to introduce futures and options (F&O) contracts on 45 additional stocks starting November 29, 2025, in a move aimed at deepening the derivatives market and enhancing risk management opportunities for investors.
This expansion is part of NSE’s broader strategy to diversify the F&O segment and provide market participants with a wider range of instruments for trading and hedging. The inclusion of these new stocks will take the total number of stocks available for derivatives trading to over 250.
Key Highlights:
- Effective Date: November 29, 2025
- Segment: Equity Derivatives
- Instruments: Futures and Options contracts
- Purpose: To increase market depth, liquidity, and investor choice
The exchange confirmed that these contracts will be made available in the F&O segment subject to fulfillment of eligibility criteria in terms of market capitalization, liquidity, and compliance with SEBI’s norms.
Full List of 45 Stocks:
- Aegis Logistics Ltd
- AIA Engineering Ltd
- Alkyl Amines Chemicals Ltd
- Aptus Value Housing Finance India Ltd
- Ashok Leyland Ltd
- Astral Ltd
- AU Small Finance Bank Ltd
- BASF India Ltd
- Bata India Ltd
- Blue Dart Express Ltd
- Bombay Burmah Trading Corporation Ltd
- Carborundum Universal Ltd
- Castrol India Ltd
- Cera Sanitaryware Ltd
- Chalet Hotels Ltd
- CMS Info Systems Ltd
- CreditAccess Grameen Ltd
- Dixon Technologies (India) Ltd
- Elgi Equipments Ltd
- Fine Organic Industries Ltd
- Fortis Healthcare Ltd
- Gillette India Ltd
- Gland Pharma Ltd
- Godrej Agrovet Ltd
- Grindwell Norton Ltd
- ICICI Securities Ltd
- Indian Energy Exchange Ltd
- Info Edge (India) Ltd
- IPCA Laboratories Ltd
- JK Cement Ltd
- JK Paper Ltd
- Kansai Nerolac Paints Ltd
- Laurus Labs Ltd
- Laxmi Organic Industries Ltd
- Manappuram Finance Ltd
- Mphasis Ltd
- Navin Fluorine International Ltd
- NHPC Ltd
- Orient Electric Ltd
- Page Industries Ltd
- Pfizer Ltd
- Phoenix Mills Ltd
- Prestige Estates Projects Ltd
- Shoppers Stop Ltd
- Vinati Organics Ltd
These stocks span a diverse range of sectors, including pharmaceuticals, chemicals, finance, infrastructure, and consumer goods, allowing traders and investors to gain exposure to multiple industries through the derivatives market.
Market analysts believe this move could boost liquidity and bring more retail and institutional participation in the equity derivatives segment.
